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Robert Orme to George Washington, March 2, 1755
[Williamsburg, 2 March 1755] A Copy Of Captn Robt Orme–s first Letter to G.Washington Sir The General 1 having been informd that you exprest some desire to make the Campaigne,…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, January 1, 1755
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
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Adam Stephen to George Washington, January 1, 1755
[Jan.–Feb. 1755] Dr Sir It is with the greatest Chearfulness that I comply with your Desire in letting the Soldiers enjoy your Gratuity mention–d to Capt. Perouny: Believe me, Sir,…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, December 20, 1754
[Williamsburg] decr 20th [1754] Sir I recd Yr Letter 1 but at prest cannot order You the Money You say due you as Adjutt[.] wn the Council meets I shall…
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George Washington to William Fitzhugh, November 15, 1754
Belvoir, November 15th 1754 To Colo. William Fitzhugh. Dear Sir, I was favoured with your letter, from Rousby-Hall, of the 4th Instant. It demands my best acknowledgments, for the particular…
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William Fitzhugh to George Washington, November 4, 1754
Rousby Hall Novr 4th 1754 Dear Sir Since I had the Pleasure of Seeing You, I am Convinc–d by the Governour of Maryland that You may Hold Your Commission with…
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George Washington to House of Burgesses, October 1, 1754
[October 1754] To the Worshipful, the Speaker, and Gentlemen of the House of Burgesses. We, the Officers of the Virginia Regiment, are higly sensible of the particular Mark of Distinction,…
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George Washington to John Robinson, October 23, 1754
[Williamsburg, 23 October 1754] To the Speaker of the House of Burgesses. Sir, Nothing could have given me, and the Officers under my command, greater satisfaction, than to have received…
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Anthony Bacon to George Washington, October 23, 1754
[23] October 1754 Invoice of Goods Shipd by Anthony Bacon 1 on board the Ruby Captn Edward Ogle 2 pr Maryland, on Acct and risque, and by order of Jno.…
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John Ridout to George Washington, October 14, 1754
Annapolis [Md.] October 14. 1754. Sir The Receipt of Yours by the Express Yesterday His Excellency desires me to acknowledge; 1 which that I do so briefly You will be…
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Horatio Sharpe to George Washington, October 1, 1754
Annapolis [Md.] 1 Octr 1754 Sir I am sorry to learn that any Person has represented, any Expressions or Observation of mine concerning the late Engagement 1 to You in…
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James Mackay to George Washington, September 28, 1754
Camp Mount Plesant near Wills Creek [Md.] 28 Sepr 1754 Dear Sir About a fortneight ago I went down to Penselvania and on my Return about Three days ago I…
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James Innes to George Washington, September 27, 1754
Camp Moun[t] Pleasant [Md.] 27th Septr 1754 Dr Sir Your favour of the 22d from Alexa. I recd & shou–d be extreamly glade to see you at Winchester, was it…
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George Washington to James Innes, September 22, 1754
Preceding From Innes to Washington [8 September 1754] Next From Innes to Washington [27 September 1754] All All correspondence between Innes and Washington
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Horatio Sharpe to George Washington, September 20, 1754
St. Mary–s County [Md.] 20th Septr 1754 Sir Information having been given me in May last that certain Inhabitants of this County, called Jerrard Jordan, Joseph Broadaway, William Harrison &…
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John Robinson to George Washington, September 15, 1754
Septr 15th 1754 Sir I have the pleasure to acquaint You that the House of Burgesses have taken particular Notice of the Bravery of Yourself, and the rest of the…
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Robert Dinwiddie to George Washington, September 11, 1754
Williamsburg Septr 11th 1754 Sr No doubt You have heard that our Assembly is prorogu–d without granting any Supplies; 1 Under this unexpected Disappointment, I fear we are not Numbers…
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James Innes to George Washington, September 8, 1754
Camp att Wills Creek [Md.] 8th Septr 1754 Dr Sir Your favour of the 4th Septr 1 I received this moment but as yett have not Seen Major Stephens. as…
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Peyrouny), William La Péronie (Peyroney to George Washington, September 5, 1754
[Williamsburg] September 5 1754 Sir As I imagine you By this time, plung–d in the midst of dellight heaven can aford: & enchanted By Charms even stranger to the Ciprian…
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William Fairfax to George Washington, September 5, 1754
Williamsburg, 5. Sept. 1754 Sir, Capt. Stobo by the trust and care of Delaware George had a letter conveyed to the Governor, in which advice was by no means to…